The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-02
HON. c. B. FAREWELL
Tells a New York Reporter What He Thinks
About the Political Outlook.

New YORK, Oct IA reporter asked Hon.
Charles B, Farwsll, United States Senator from
Illinois, who reached the city last evening, u
route to Europe. what he thought of President
Cevslands tour to the West He replied that
he though we'll OF it. and that the President
would be we'll received by all classes, without
distinction of party. He had made . good ad.
ministration. and it not his fault il no set
tied policy az to tho finances had been carried
out, but the fault of his party in Congress- Tho
division in the Democratic party, the lack of OK.
pericnce among its leaders. and the seeds OF
CORFU pton preserved since the days when il
held unrestrained control of the whole country,
would probably defeat tho purposes of the Pros
ident in any direction of reform. The theorist
who hoped for new order OF things through
the defeat Of the Republican party. will probar
bly, SEQ at the eleventh hour that reform
only come through that party whose members
show the highest average of intelligence.
''Who do You think" asked the reporter, twill
get the Republican nomination." Personally"
replied the Senator without hesitating. 81
should like to sss Judge Gresham or John Sher-
man head the Republican tickle. There would
be some satisfaction in supporting candidate
of such high character. But personal predictions
should have nothing to do with it. Inc Repuh-
lican party has been divided, and it is confront.
ed with the fact that Mr.. Cleveland, who has
made a good executive, will be the candidate Of
the Democratic party. The contest will be set
tied hero in New York. and this fact ought to
make the Republicans more prudent than they
were in 1884,
How would you meet the emergency. Mr..
Farweil?r
If controlled all the delegates of the other
States" said the Senator, Il would go to this
delegation from Now York and cay select that
man for the presidency who carry New
York-the one whose success yeu willing to
become responsible for. There would leave it.
If the delegates were patriotic men, they would
diyest themselves of all personal feeling and
rise to the occasion. The Republicans OF the
States. and especially of New York ought to
egates convention thus constituted would
give the party . candidate who would bring
about . union and secure the support again of q
majority of the people Too much stress cannot
be laid on the necessity OF having the next
tional convention composed of men who are free
from pledges to particular candidates"
What about the labor omp.icatonsT Queried
tho reporter.
.sThey will settle themselves in time. and
laborer There is no room fer Anarchists or
Progressive Socialists. in this country
country Offering unlitaited opportunities 10 the
Industrious, the frugal and temperate secure
the comforts of home and the blessings of free
dom. II the present agitation should result in
increase of American spirit, the restriction
on the immigration of paupsrs and evil-minded
persons from Europe. it will be real benefit to
the country"
The reporter made reference to the use of Mr.
Farwelps name for the Republican nomination
for the presidency. but his only reply .
cheerful good night" and the Senator entered
his state-room on the Umtria